Zucchini are part of the gourd family. They are native
to Central America and Mexico. Zucchini are grown
throughout the United States during the warm, frost
free season.

Most zucchini grow about the size of a small bush,
so plant zucchini anytime after the danger of frost
has passed.

Be sure to check the frost free date in your area.

Sow two or three zucchini seeds 24 to 36 inches apart
in rows or plant four or five in hills 48 inches apart.
When the plants are two to three inches tall, thin
to one healthy plant in the row about 2 to 2 1/2 feet
apart and no more than two to three plants in each
hill.

Make sure zucchini have well drained soil. Water
deeply. They need about one inch of water per week.

Zucchini grow quickly to the size of a small bush,
and they are very productive. Check the plants daily.
If you don't check your zucchini often, you will find
zucchini as big as a baseball bat. Zucchini that are
too big become hard and seedy. The best size for zucchini
is six to 8 inches long and 2 inches or less in diameter.
Zucchini can grow from seed to harvest in 50 to 60
days.